This hardcover book, titled "Mother of Pearl" by Melinda Rucker Haynes, is a first edition novel published by Hyperion Press in 1999. The book measures 9.5 inches in length, 6.5 inches in width, and 1.5 inches in height, with a weight of 27.3 ounces and 448 pages. The book features a dust jacket, making it a great addition to any book collection. The narrative type is fiction, with a genre of psychological, African American/general, general, and historical. The book is intended for young adults and adults, with an original language of English. This novel is a must-read for those interested in an engaging and thought-provoking story.